How Many Syllables Are in Asterisk

The word Asterisk has three syllables: as-ter-isk.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Asterisk

A symbol (*) used in writing and printing as a pointer to something noteworthy or for a multiplication sign.

How should Asterisk divide into syllables

There are three syllables in asterisk. The vowels are 'a' and 'i', and the consonants are 's', 't', 'r', and 'k'.

Part of Speech - Asterisk

The teacher used an asterisk to mark the important part of the sentence.

Sentences with Asterisk

• I used an asterisk to show where I made a correction.
• The recipe called for two cups of flour, but I used three, marked with an asterisk.
• The star next to the name means that they won first place.
• The multiplication sign is also known as an asterisk.
• I always use an asterisk to show where I left off in my book.

Quotes with Asterisk

• The asterisk is the dirt beneath the cleanest snowball.
• No one wants to be the asterisk in the family photo.
• The asterisk reminds me that life is never straightforward.
• I put an asterisk next to the date to remind me of my anniversary.
• The asterisk is the little star that can make a big difference.

Number of characters in Asterisk

8 ( a, s, t, e, r, i, s, k )

Unique letters in Asterisk

7 ( a, s, t, e, r, i, k )

Asterisk Backwards

ksiretsa

How to Pronounce Asterisk

IPA (International): ˈæstɜ:ɪsk

ARA (American): ˈæstɝɪsk

EPA (English): ˈæstɜ:ɪsk

AE-STER-IH-SK